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With an eye on the ground, David M. Bird assembles ‘Becorns’ — small figures constructed from found natural items — and leaves them to interact with wildlife.

Artist and toy designer turns to nature for inspiration

About a decade ago, RISD-educated toy designer David M. Bird was sweeping his mom’s driveway in Pittsburgh, remembering fondly a job he had at Lego in Denmark, designing miniature figures for … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/24/21

Letter: Now is the time to address gun violence

To the editor: On Thursday, May 13, the largest mass shooting in Providence’s history happened. Nine people were injured, three critically so. I later found out that my younger brother was … more

5/21/21

Warren town manager lobbies for educational funding

The most recent school budget cycle was one of the most painful in recent memory, with Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members on Monday voting to lay off nearly 25 full time employees and … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/21/21

Bristol Police: Two arrests for DUI, plus problems between neighbors

Bristol police officers made a handful of arrests, including two for driving under the influence, from May 10 to 17. Monday, May 10 A sick animal was reported on Dominion Avenue at 2:21 … more

5/21/21

Editorial: State is intent on abandoning bike path bridges

The DOT was looking for approval for its new detour plan. What it received was an earful from residents and political leaders about how important the East Bay Bike Path bridges are. … more

5/21/21

This image shows what the signs for the proposed Chase Bank would have looked like. The bank would have been located in the former AAA building at the corner of Maple Avenue and County Road.

Chase Bank, with drive-up ATM, earns board approval

A once-failed application for a new bank and drive-through ATM has earned enough votes on a second trip to the Barrington Zoning Board. Last month, members of the zoning board voted 4-1 to grant … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/21/21

Letter: Generation Citizen curriculum – Parents, beware

Parents and grandparents of children attending public schools, take special notice. Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a cancer that is infiltrating public schools everywhere. Traditional civics … more

5/21/21

Letter: Push state to allow Independence Park concerts

I read in the Bristol Phoenix that this season’s music concerts , in celebration of the Fourth of July, are moved to Roger Williams University. The article said the committee’s request … more

5/21/21

Wenley Ferguson of Save the Bay directs volunteers where to plant nearly 1,600 trees and shrubs along the future Bristol Golf Course last week.

Volunteers bring life to the Bristol golf course

It’s not often (if ever) you hear of non-profit volunteers being asked to turn up in numbers to supply free labor to enhance a golf course, but that’s exactly what happened last week in … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/21/21

Bristol manages millions in special projects funds

A request at the February Bristol Town Council meeting to establish a special fund to raise money for the restoration of a painting of Thomas Shepard, Bristol’s first superintendent of schools, … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/20/21

Couple and realtor signing papers for new house

The buying frenzy — and frustration — continue

Your company just announced that your division is being relocated from the Midwest headquarters to the East Coast. In fact, your new office is situated in Rhode Island — home to beautiful … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/20/21

Letter: A solution looking for a problem in Barrington

To the editor: After watching a recent Town Council meeting I am more convinced that the Band of Five has a solution looking for a problem! I was appalled to see that they spent taxpayer money … more

5/20/21

Letter: The issue is whether ‘CRT’ belongs in our schools

My good friend Michael Byrnes is outspoken, and most of the time I agree with him. So when I read recent letters here critiquing Mike’s opinions , I felt a response in order. First, I … more

5/20/21

Letter: Responding to anonymous Speakout attack against me

Last week’s “Speakout” section of the Bristol Phoenix contained a personal attack against me by an anonymous caller regarding two separate letters I wrote to the newspaper — … more

5/20/21

Do you take cash?

Here’s a new phenomenon in the local real estate market. An increasing number of buyers are offering to pay cash for properties. Does that mean they actually bring a suitcase of Benjamins to … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/20/21

Some members of the Barrington High School math team are shown during a Zoom meeting. The Eagles won the state championship recently.

Barrington High School math team wins state championship

Another year, another state championship for the Barrington High School math team. The Eagles, led by coach Bob Marley, recently won their 19th state title in the last 22 years, outscoring the … more

5/20/21

Troop 2’s Lachlan Jackson, Eliot Wemple, James Nowinski, Terrence “Jamie” Boylan III, Colin Stabach, Martin Augustin, Harrison Ogden and Peter Birch (from left to right) will be honored at special Eagle Scout ceremony on Memorial Day.

Barrington's Troop 2 will honor eight new Eagle Scouts

Eight young men will earn their Eagle Rank during a special ceremony at Barrington High School on Memorial Day. The new Eagle Scouts are Martin Agustin, Peter Birch, Terrence “Jamie” … more

5/20/21

Letter: Please stop idling your cars

To the editor: On a recent mild, sunny day, my husband and I took a walk on Barrington Beach. Afterwards, when we walked the length of the parking lot to return to our car, we noticed several … more

5/20/21

Letter: As Phoenix remains silent, cancel my subscription

The Bristol Phoenix opinion page states that it publishes letters subject to “guidelines for taste, accuracy, fairness and public interest.” But in recent weeks it has published a letter … more

5/20/21

Letter: Bristol has shown it does not care about systemic racism

Bristol proves, time and time again, that they do not care. Racism is pointed out — in conversation, in this newspaper — and it is brushed aside by people who do not care enough to take a … more

5/19/21

Letter: Still waiting on an apology from school committee member

At the school committee meeting on May 17, the meeting opened with a prepared statement by school committee member Carly Reich. While I had hoped that the statement would be an apology, it included … more

5/19/21

A large crowd flooded State Street for the Bristol Merchants Association’s State Street Fair and Arts Festival on Saturday. Gorgeous spring weather and the easing of some COVID restrictions helped the event seem almost normal.

Downtown festival felt almost like normal in Bristol

With sunshine and live music, crowds of people in Bristol’s downtown and dozens of vendors, the Bristol Merchants Association put on an event Saturday that went a long way toward dispelling the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/19/21

Letter: Schools’ DEI policy is some scary stuff

To the editor: The Barrington School Department’s Office of the Superintendent distributed an email on 5/14 with the reference “School Committee Briefs: BPS School Committee Meeting … more

5/19/21

Letter: Why I support common sense gun legislation

To the editor: I write in response to the letter from Jennifer Theriault, RN that was published in the Barrington Times on May 5, 2021. Ms. Theriault indicated that she chose to purchase a … more

5/19/21

A bicyclist rolls along the sidewalk near the eastern edge of the Barrington River Bridge. The RI Department of Transportation is planning to make changes to the current detour for the closed bike path bridges. Residents and elected officials asked the DOT to rebuild the bridges.

Public pleads for new bike path bridges

The DOT is offering an improved detour, but stopped short of promising new bike path bridges. During a special public forum earlier this month, a high-ranking Rhode Island Department of … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/19/21